Title: President and CEO

Organization: National Academy of Public Administration

Jennifer L. Dorn (Jenna) is the President and CEO of the National Academy of Public Administration, a national non-profit think tank that conducts in-depth studies, analyses and research projects offering results-oriented solutions to the management challenges facing government. In addition to its work for government, the National Academy works with foundations and other organizations committed to good government to tackle some of the nation’s toughest challenges. Through projects such as its National Dialogue Series and Budgetball, the National Academy has led an effort to re-engage Americans of all ages in setting the course for their communities, their states, and the nation.

Dorn brings nearly 30 years of management experience to the National Academy, leading multi-billion dollar Federal agencies, as well as start-up and well-established not-for-profit organizations. She has been appointed by the President of the United States and confirmed by the U.S. Senate to four senior leadership posts in government, including U.S. representative on the Board of Directors of the World Bank, Administrator of the Federal Transit Administration, Assistant Secretary for Policy at the Department of Labor, and Associate Deputy Secretary of Transportation. Her not-for-profit leadership posts include Senior Vice President of the American National Red Cross and President of the National Health Museum.

Dorn is a graduate of Oregon State University, where she majored in journalism. She received a Master's Degree in Public Administration from the University of Connecticut.